Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-25

The news of the sudden death of Mrs, J.
E. Daniel, only daughter of VIM. R. Smith
ESQ.,, Of this city. will be shock to thi.
whole community and cast pail over many
hearts.
She had been in delicate health for some
time past, but was now thought to be steadily
improving, when suddenly, without sign OF
coming or word of warning, Death knocked
at the portal and babe her come.
| Mrs. Daniel was born MAY 4th, 1857. ap6
had, therefore, but recently passed her Goth
birthday.
From early childhood she has been great
favorite in our community, holding the love
and interest of this people as few persons car
do. Her cheerful disposition, her proverbia
Kindness of heart, her self-sacrfcing devo
ton to her friends, opened to her the hearts
Of all who knew her, and ensured her well
come wherever she might go.
generous father and loving mother
have ever been quick to appreciate her wants
and eager to supply them, and the bounty
and blessings which they showered upon her
she spread abroad with open hands.
Graduating from the High school in this
city bright and attractive scholar in the
class of 70, she pursued her studies farther
at Miss Morgan's school for young ladies in
Portsmouth, n. II. In the spring OF 1882
she accompanied the preceptress of this
school on an extended European trip, return
ing in the fall Of same year.
The following June she gave her hand in
marriage TO Mr.. J. Z. Daniel of Newton
Mass.
In her new home blessings anew came to
her, and one bright little girl of nearly three
years she leaves behind, legacy to those
who mourn her.
When she came to her fathers house some
three weeks since for her annual summer
visit her friends rel oiced at the marked i'm
provement in her health and all looked for
ward to a speedy return to her old time
vigor.
Sunday last, however, she suffered sec
ond severe attack Of neuralgia of the bowels
which so prostrated her as to confine her to
the bed through the two succee dng days.
Tuesday evening, with characteristic
thoughIfulness, she urged her family to retire
| and gain needed rest. Not till midnight,
however, did they leave her alone,-at that
time resting quietly. Scarcely an hour later
they were aroused by the little child. Hur-
rying to the room they were appalled, to find
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hand in his, and that to the things of this
life her ears were already deaf and her eyes
closed. Medical aid was Immediately
summoned and that could be done to save
was done.
But naught could avail. Till three o'clock
yesterday afternoon she breathed family
then faltered,- paralysis of the brain
| had done its works.
Death is always sudden when it comes and
its visits always mystery.
Those who are left instinctively say "Why
was she taken?' So Young, so full of hope,
shedding so much joy and happiness upon
all around her, why must she go. The Idol
and stay of father and mother already on
the shady side of lies journey, loving
wife and devoted mother, surely, to our eyes,
she had everything to live for. But Infinite
| Wisdom orders otherwise, and she goes be-
: fore to make ready another home for those
who soon must follow.
! Great as is the loss and heavy as is the
burden, the knowledge of what she was and
q d. s hi fowl r.
those who mOurn-a tree of life whose roots
are in their hearts, whose blossoms are in
eternity.